The Regional Rundown: Van Cleef & Arpels' Mystical Collection, A New Chloe Dubai Boutique & More Happenings In The Middle East

The Middle East is no longer standing in the backdrop of the global fashion conversation, but rather shaping it. Carving out a distinct path shaped by cultural storytelling and a rich heritage, it’s path that further cements the opportunity for regional talent to establish their names in the global fashion sphere.

In this edition of GRAZIA’s regional rundown, we spotlight the latest moments in fashion taking over the Middle East. From APM Monaco’s autumn collection to Louis Vuitton’s Journey To China, and everything in between.

The world of Cartier has long revolved around the keen eye of a jeweller – and now, that vision takes form in an entirely new silhouette. The Clash de Cartier bag stays true to the Maison’s renowned codes of luxury, expressing a sleek architectural vocabulary with minimalist design. The bag brings Cartier’s signature jewellery designs, integrated meaningfully in the form of the clasp. Crafted in Cartier’s ateliers in Florence, the bag personifies the Maison’s fine craftmanship, made from exceptionally fine leather with a natural grain and a tactile finish. Bringing to life the form of a true fashion companion – that provides a discreet yet elegant finishing touch to your lavish outfits.

Audemars Piguet comes together with Serena Williams to bring a lavish finishing touch to your lavish wardrobe. Introducing the new 38mm Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph, designed in collaboration with Serena Williams, the Maison encompasses a freshly opulent take its latest time piece. The piece embodies a feminine persona brought to life by a fine craftmanship of white ceramic material and a mother of pearl dial from pink hues. Reflecting the balance between strength and femininity – the very philosophy that inspired the design. The watch comes with an additional pink rubber strap, adorned with white ceramic studs, bringing an additional silhouette to suit the lavish preferences of its wearer.

Loewe’s latest campaign spotlights the Maison’s decades of fine craftsmanship, creativity, and unique ability to stay ahead of the trends. For long, luxury fashion has cultivated an image where luxury lies in the allure of minimalism. Now, Loewe is doing what it does best, rewriting the narrative. For the house’s Fall/Winter 2026 campaign, the maison pushed the boundaries of traditional fashion. The campaign becomes a study in colour and texture, following a palette of vibrant hues intertwined with an architecture of sculptural coats, rich textures and oversized proportions. Shifting the narrative that winter dressing is restricted to neutral colour palettes and quiet silhouettes.

Chloé has continued to strengthen its presence within the region with the opening of a new boutique at Mall of the Emirates, expanding its horizons within the region. The boutique presents the house’s latest collection, offering a glimpse of the Chloé universe across ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, and accessories. Powered by Creative Director Chemena Kamali, the space reflects the evolving dialogue between luxury, design and craftsmanship.

Adidas and Molly Mae bring Matcha Mania into Dubai, bringing to life a tasteful colour palette. The highly anticipated collaboration has introduced a unique spin on two of Adidas’ most iconic silhouettes – bringing forth the Samba Matcha and Superstar II Latte trainers. The collaboration follows in suit of today’s trending cafe culture, with the Samba Matcha donned in light green and soft pink hues, the cult classic drink’s signature palette. The Superstar II Latte trainer follows a neutral palette of the beloved latte, with brown, white and gray tones.

Since it was originally unveiled in 1968, the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra motif has been a timeless signal of luck, style, and opulence. Now, the Maison brings a whimsical persona to the renowned symbol, with a vibrant pink enamel invented through myriad materials. Intending to create a lucky amulet inspired by the clover motif and the arches of the Alhambra palace. The iconic reiteration brings a new jewellery set, with a variety that includes a long necklace, short necklace, pendant, bracelet, and earrings adorned by the piquant shade of pink. The collection brings a mystical allure into your jewellery wardrobe, combining elegance with a unique essence of creativity.

Marc Jacob presents the art of the everyday woman in a contemporary form with The Scene Bag. In celebration of a woman’s versatility, the bag harnesses a messy-chic persona, blending together the concept of high luxury with functionality. Showcasing the epitome of the bag trends defining the season: oversized, slouchy silhouettes that feel intentionally personal. The bag follows oversized hardware, a smooth leather finish, and a timeless silhouette to further embrace the narrative of blending elegance with convenience. The bag was featured as the leading lady for the brand’s latest short film The Swap, featuring former Disney actress Rowan Blanchard and British-American actress and artist Jemima Kirke, with a cameo from playwright Jeremy O. Harris.

Louis Vuitton continues to journey across cultures to embrace the art of heritage in fragrance with its new scent Journey To China, inspired by the nation’s layered art de vivre. The maison turned its attention to China’s ancestral traditions, blending contemporary forms, refined beauty rituals and the natural world. Exploring its mosaic of culture, the fragrance brings together scents of tea, wind, and the open air. Inspired by China’s renowned outdoor tea ceremonies. The perfume opens with a lemongrass essence, enclosed by magnolia and fruity accents to express a persona encompassed by florals. Beneath the surface lies an accord of tea, introducing a woody radiance with a touch of honey and a gilded finish.

Luxury fashion is more than defining what elegant pieces cement themselves into your elevated wardrobe. Rather, it’s built on a philosophy of exclusivity, opulence and creativity. No maison establishes this statement better than APM Monaco, now unveiling its Autumn campaign with the region’s beloved muse Hannah El Zahed at the forefront. The actress is a beloved staple of the brand, having fronted its summer campaign. The latest collection brings an architectural open-work structure inspired by the classic fan motif, following a colour palette of rich burgundy and warm tones. Designed for effortless layering, each piece makes a clear statement of its own, one that spotlights elegance and effortless grace.

The luxury fashion industry often follows a key philosophy: less means more. Bringing this statement to life is Calvin Klein, with the house’s latest collection by Veronica Leoni for the Spring 2027 runway show in New York. The collection brought an exploration of American minimalism, with striking silhouettes and sharp tailoring coming together to present sleek proportions. The runway looks followed a disciplined palette of white and black, accompanied by an occasional touch of scarlet, royal blue, light citron, and a check inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s wardrobe. The collection entails accessories shaped by functionality, with an architecture that encompasses purpose, opulence and creativity.

Maison Crivelli has unveiled the latest addition to your luxurious fragrance wardrobe with the Tobacco Carnaval. The scent evokes a bold fragrance, bringing an unexpected interpretation of tobacco combined with the exhilarating ambience of a carnival. As the second opus in the fragrance house’s Olfactory Mysteries collection, the perfume continues Maison Crivelli’s exploration of scent. This is achieved by the ability to bring together contrasting worlds to create an unexpected sensory encounter. The fragrance combines the depth and sensuality of tobacco with the colour, movement and energy of celebration. The iconic perfume house continues to pull its signature move — pushing a renowned perfume ingredient into new territory.

The iconic brand brings its most exciting launch with The Body Collection – expanding Summer Fridays’ signature skincare experience from face to body. The brand brings your next signature scents to your skincare wardrobe, with vanilla, pink guava and pistachio milk. The collection features three body butters and three matching body mists, alongside the three new scents. Enjoy a mini treat on repeat with a finishing touch of effortless, indulgent scents.

Pandora brings a refined take on Zodiac jewellery to add to the most ravishing of wardrobes. With raised motifs on the front and Latin mantras on the back, the iconic maison’s latest Talisman collection adds the perfect finishing touch to all your outfits. With a unique blend of silver and gold, the pieces add a resonating, luminous essence to your collection of jewellery. The new collection features sculptural medallions, mixed metals, worn textures, and hidden inscriptions, giving the nostalgic allure of objects collected over time.

The iconic cosmetics house has collaborated with jewellery designer Lauren Rubinski to showcase beauty in its most contemporary form with The Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Collection. The collaboration features an eyeshadow palette adorned with a delicate heart pendant, designed by Rubinski, in celebration of connection and warmth. The palette features a vibrant collection of pink hues, with a sparkling addition of gold and a neutral finish of brown.